Free Knitting Baby Blanket Pattern No. TwoI originally saw this baby blanket pattern knit with a thick wool yarn, I would try this knitting pattern with as bulky a cotton or even cashmere yarn as I could find for added body. A hand made blanket knitted with wool yarn might be a bit scratchy for a newborn baby's crib.Knitting Pattern Downloads  Fine, Soft Baby Yarn for Babies with Sensitive Skin People who knit their own Christmas presents for baby know that you don't wait until cold weather to start looking for patterns or yarn. The best time to start knitting baby gifts for Christmas is in early spring. Actually, you should start knitting right after the Christmas holidays so that you'll have plenty of time to have your stash of gifts ready for showers as well as plenty for the holidays!
Material: 500gms of a thick bulky cotton or wool yarn to suit gauge. I would love to try knitting this personalized blanket in washable cashmere baby yarn. A hand knit cashmere crib blanket would not be as easy care or as quick to knit, but no other yarn is so soft! They say that is a washable cashmere yarn but I've yet to try it. I'll have to make a note to shop the end of season sales, discount or wholesale outlets for the best prices on cashmere yarn. 6.5mm needles Gauge: 18 stitches to 10cm over pattern stitch Size: 90cm long x 67.5cm wide Pattern: Cast on 126 stitches and work according to the following instructions: Knit 6 rows to form the crib blanket's border Every row: *Knit3, Purl3; repeating to your last 3 stitches, Knit3 Continue until work is the size you want for baby's crib Knit 6 rows Cast off. Finishing: Finish your loose ends by darning them in on the wrong side of the completed baby blanket, block and finish by sewing a luxurious satin blanket binding around the edges. Congratulations on completing your custom handknit crib blanket for your baby's nursery bedding set. For more ideas for making your own baby nursery accessories, baby quilts, and baby woodworking projects return to the baby patterns page and don't forget to visit us often to see the latest in items to use in decorating a Nursery for Baby or to find the perfect baby blanket to keep on hand for the next baby shower!
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